Learn traditional greetings like 'Ni Hao' (Hello), 'Xie Xie' (Thank you) and 'Zaijian' (Goodbye) to start conversations.

Know your numbers to ask for directions or order food. Start with 'Yi' (1), 'Er' (2), and 'San' (3).

Familiarize yourself with 'Yi Ri' (Monday), 'Er Ri' (Tuesday), and 'San Ri' (Wednesday) to schedule your activities.

Know key phrases like 'Wo Wen Ki' (I am sick) or 'Wei Shen Me' (Where is the hospital?) in case of emergencies.

Ask for 'Wo Yao Chi' (I want to eat) or inquire about spiciness with 'Wei Duo Kau La Jiu?' (Is it very spicy?).

Learn phrases like 'Duo Qian' (How much?) or 'Zen Mei You' (Too expensive) to negotiate prices.

Learn different ways to say goodbye like 'Ping An' (Take care) and 'Ji Suan Le' (See you soon).

Express gratitude with 'Xie Xie' (Thank you) or 'He Shi Bu Ke Qi' (It's nothing).

Use phrases like 'Bu Ke Qi' (It's nothing) or 'Wo Yao Bu Bai' (I don't need it) to decline offers politely.

Use phrases like 'Wo Shi Ying Yue' (I am a student) or 'Wo Shi Cha Wu' (I am a teacher) to introduce yourself.

Ask about others with phrases like 'Ni Shi Ni Ren' (What is your name?) or 'Ni Shi Nu Er/Nan Ren' (Are you a man or woman?).

Ask for the location of public facilities like 'Zen Mei You Cai Cha Wang' (Where is the toilet?) or 'Zen Mei You Chi Bu Ka' (Where is the bank?).

Inquire about the spiciness level of food with 'Wei Duo Kau La Jiu'? (Is it very spicy?).

Use phrases like 'Wo Yao Chi' (I want to eat) or 'Wo Yao Piao' (I want to buy) to express wants and needs.

Refuse offers politely with phrases like 'Wo Bu Ke Qi Chi Bu Yao' (I don't want to eat) or 'Wo Bu Ke Qi Cheng Chi' (I don't want to buy).